Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Countries have collective interest to keep critical sea lanes open and secure: Zhulkarnain

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has put key maritime chokepoints under the spotlight

Singapore is "encouraged that the parties involved have taken this important step towards de-escalation", says MFA.

Singapore welcomes Middle East ceasefire, urges parties to engage in negotiations in good faith

The Republic also welcomes the commitment to restoring shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

A checkpoint near Fuerte Tiuna (Fort Tiuna) in Caracas, Venezuela. Donald Trump says a "large-scale strike" on Caracas resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Singapore gravely concerned by US intervention in Venezuela, urges all parties to exercise restraint

The Republic has consistently opposed actions contrary to international law by any parties, says MFA

Following the President’s Address at the opening of Parliament on Sep 5, the various ministries are releasing their plans for the new government term.

Amid ‘economic weaponisation’, Singapore will take whole-of-government approach in assessing security risks, strengthen ties with other countries

This comes as big power contestation, digital connectivity, economic weaponisation and technological advances present complex risks

President Yoon Suk Yeol will be in Singapore between Oct 7 and 9.

South Korea’s President Yoon to make 3-day official visit to Singapore

Visit comes ahead of 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975 between the two countries

Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan (right) meeting Indonesia president-elect and Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto on the first day of his four-day working visit to Jakarta.

Indonesia’s push for regional economic integration to continue under Prabowo: Vivian Balakrishnan

Both South-east Asian nations are exploring connecting their tech ecosystems and companies to boost collaboration

Iran says its latest attack follows an offensive on its diplomatic premises in Damascus on Apr 1.

Singapore condemns Iran’s attack on Israel, ‘deeply concerned’ about Middle East situation: MFA

SINGAPORE condemns the recent air attacks on Israel, which Iran stated were in response to an attack on its diplomatic premises in Damascus on Apr 1, said the Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (M...

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan says that Singapore, as a small country, manages international relations by maintaining ties with as many countries as possible.

Severing ties with other countries over unfavourable views ‘not constructive’: Vivian Balakrishnan

CEREMONIALLY breaking ties with countries whose actions Singapore disapproves of is neither constructive nor will it resolve the situation, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Parliament on T...

Palestinians search for survivors in the rubble of a residential building, in Khan Younis refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip, on Oct 16.

Singapore deeply distressed by deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza Strip: MFA

THE Republic is deeply distressed by the increasing civilian casualty toll and deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).